Evenepoel Clinches Second Gold Despite Late Puncture

Waseem Ayub August 4, 2024Last Updated: August 4, 2024

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Evenepoel Triumphs in Olympic Road Race Despite Late Puncture

Evenepoel Clinches Second Gold Despite Late Puncture Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel overcame a late puncture to secure a commanding victory in the Olympic men’s road race in Paris, adding this gold to the one he won in the time trial a week earlier.

At 24, Evenepoel made history as the first man to win both road cycling events at the same Games. He made a decisive move, attacking from the peloton and joining the front group within the last 40 kilometers. Setting a relentless pace, he distanced himself from the group, with France’s Valentin Madouas falling behind on the penultimate climb with 15 kilometers remaining.

Evenepoel faced a late challenge when he had to change bikes after a puncture within the final four kilometers. However, his earlier lead proved substantial, allowing him to finish 1 minute and 11 seconds ahead of Madouas, who took second place. French cyclist Christophe Laporte claimed bronze after a sprint finish for third place.

Ireland’s Ben Healy, who was part of the leading group for much of the race, crossed the line in 10th place. Great Britain’s Tom Pidcock, who had won mountain bike gold earlier in the week, finished 13th.

Evenepoel had recently placed third in his debut Tour de France just 13 days ago.